tailgate
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/ˈteɪlɡeɪt/
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/ˈteɪlɡeɪt/
A tailgate is a door at the back of a truck that opens downwards, used for loading and unloading.
We loaded the boxes into the truck through the tailgate.
私たちはトランクの蓋を使ってトラックに箱を積み込みました。
A tailgate is also the door at the back of a car that opens upwards, found on some models.
The groceries were placed in the trunk through the tailgate.
食品はトランクの蓋を使ってトランクに置かれました。
To tailgate means to follow a vehicle too closely from behind.
He was ticketed for tailgating the car in front of him.
彼は前の車の後部に近づいて走行していたため、違反罰金を科されました。
Tailgate can also mean to have a casual outdoor meal or party, often with food from the back of a vehicle.
They decided to tailgate before the football game.
彼らはサッカーゲームの前にテイルゲイトをすることを決めました。